About New Mexico Common Core State Standards Intiative
The New Mexico Public Education Department is preparing for a landmark shift in expectations and requirements for the public education system as New Mexico transitions, along with virtually all other states, to radically different standards of what students must know and be able to do in their kindergarten through high school careers.
New Mexico Common Core is a modern approach to teaching, learning and testing that focuses on giving students deep understanding of the most important concepts in the subjects they are studying so that they can apply those knowledge and skills to other subjects and in the real world. By 2015, all students in New Mexico will be taking new forms of tests that require them to show that they have the ability to read, write, speak, solve problems, and use technology. These tests will examine many kinds of student work, not just multiple-choice answers.
The shift to New Mexico Common Core means difficult changes for everyone involved, from students and parents to teachers, administrators and lawmakers. It requires a reordering of public school funding, with more priority given to professional development, so that teachers and educators can incorporate common core principles into their classroom practice and their approach to student learning. It demands new technology infrastructures and data systems. Districts must reevaluate materials and supports for curriculum, technology, testing and teacher training, and provide time for teachers to work together to align instruction within and across grades. And parents and students must recognize the importance of attentiveness to education to their livelihoods.
New Mexico Common Core is making available people, materials and links to high-quality resources that will help districts, teachers and other stakeholders understand and participate in the transition to new public schools.
The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) is pleased to host its first Results for All: Culturally & Linguistically Responsive Instruction Conference on May 27–28, 2015 at the Albuquerque Marriott in Albuquerque, New Mexico! The CLRI conference will feature... More
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We are now in year three of the New Mexico Common Core Professional Development (NMCCPD) Program with our partners, Solution Tree and Knowledge Delivery Systems. Participants learned about the numerous professional learning opportunities which will be provided this year, som... More
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Assessment Best Practices to Drive Instruction Buffalo Thunder Resort, July 28–29, 2014 This exciting event will provide participants with relevant and timely tools to enhance assessment practices for New Mexico students. Conference sessions will focus on practical i... More
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Action: Approved Date: May 22, 2014 The Board of Directors of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce strongly supports the New Mexico Common Core State Standards. The New Mexico Common Core State Standards (NMCCSS) are high-quality K-12 education standards in... More
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Anchor Standards at the Secondary Level SummitThe Anchor Standards at the Secondary Level Summit will be held from January 23–24th at the Hotel Albuquerque in Old Town. This summit is intended for high school and middle school teachers in Math, ELA, science, social st... More
This year, every district and charter school in NM has the opportunity to send a team to participate in free Common Core professional development offered by PED in partnership with Solution Tree/Knowledge Delivery Systems. The team selected by each district and charter scho... More
Supporting English learners to achieve the CCSS will require partnerships between teachers, administrators and parents. The English learner modules below were designed by PED to offer teachers, parents, and administrators strategies they can use to support EL students in ma... More
The New Mexico Common Core Professional Development Program (NMCCPD Program) offers webinars as a component of the free Common Core professional development offered to schools and districts. All webinars will be recorded and archived on this section of the Common Core websi... More
Includes documents unpacking the Common Core State Standards in each grade for teachers and other instructional support tools developed by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. More
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These four modules cover Math Shifts, ELA/Literacy Shifts, Text Dependent Questions, and Instructional Leadership. Each module includes resources such as a facilitators guide, video, PowerPoint, handouts and activities, and discussion topics and additional readings. They a... More
Student Achievement Partners, through a grant from GE, is developing free, online modules related to key aspects of the Common Core. Included below are details of the modules and information regarding an upcoming webinar that will introduce the tools and provide details on h... More
The first step for any new implementation effort is to review the system’s current capacity to deliver its aspiration. Implementing the Common Core State Standards will require a clear understanding of the people and organizations that play a part in implementation- a... More
Professional Development New Mexico Common Core State Standards Summit More
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This 4-year phase-in plan addresses implementation timelines for Communication, Student Assessment, Curriculum & Instruction / Instructional Materials, Professional Development, and Internal Leadership. You may download the full plan using the link on the right side of... More
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The New Mexico Common Core State Standards (NMCCSS) are a landmark shift in expectations of what students must understand and be able to do. It affects everyone in the system, from parents and teachers to administrators and employers. The challenge and the opportunity of t... More
Assessments: Q: What is the PARCC Assessment?The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) is developing new assessments in grades 3-11 that are aligned with the Common Core State Standards. PARCC is a consortium of 24 states working together... More
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2011–2012 School Year: Curriculum Teachers begin to incorporate the New Mexico Common Core State Standards (NMCCSS) mathematical practices, ELA capacities of the literate individual and key instructional shifts while emphasizing deep understanding, rigorous content, a... More
The New Mexico Public Education Department’s guiding principles for the Common Core State Standards are to: Prepare students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in education and training after high school. Ensure students are globally competitive by... More